Checks and inspections (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Front suspension
44 Suspension and wheelsChecks and inspections · page 2 of 2
- Slacken the bolt fastening the ball pin connecting the wishbone to the wheel upright.
67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 Kgm
- Working from under the car, slacken the four screws fastening each of the front crossmember reinforcement struts.
- Remove the reinforcement struts.
- Slacken the screws fastening the steering box to the crossmember.
43 ÷ 47 Nm
4.4 ÷ 4.8 Kgm
- Slacken the three fastening screws.
- Remove the rear engine mount.
102 ÷ 126 Nm
10.4 ÷ 12.8 Kgm
75 ÷ 92 Nm
7.6 ÷ 9.3 kgm
– Install tool 1.860.978.000 on a hydraulic jack.
- Fasten the tool to the centre of the crossmember
- Slacken the nuts fastening the crossmember to the gearbox controls support.
- Slacken the screws fastening the crossmember to the body.
92 ÷ 113 Nm
9.4 ÷ 11.5 kgm
43 ÷ 47 Nm
4.4 ÷ 4.8 Kgm
- Slacken on each side the crossmember upper fastening screw.
- Slowly lower the hydraulic jack and remove the crossmember complete with wishbones and stabilizer bar.
92 ÷ 113 Nm
9.4 ÷ 11.5 Kgm
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider
- TOOLCoil spring compressorSearch: coil spring compressor
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- PARTFront shock absorbersSearch: Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider 1995 front shock absorbers
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